American Idol Season 5

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The fifth season of American Idol began on January 17, 2006 and concluded on May 24, 2006. Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell returned to judge, and Ryan Seacrest returned to host. It is the most successful season to date ratings-wise and also with 17 contestants getting record deals - nine of them with major labels. It is the first season with a male winner and a female runner-up. It was also the first season of the series to be aired in high definition.

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